Prison Directory
Australia Prisons, jails and detention centers
135 facilities across 9 states and territories in Australia.
Prisons, jails and correctional facilities in Australia
This page brings together 135 facilities in Australia, spread across 9 states and territories and 76 localities, so you can find any prison or detention center in Australia by region and municipality. The regions with the most facilities are New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria.
In Australia, prisons are run by the corrective services of each state and territory. The directory for Australia lists these types of facility: Prisons and penitentiaries (104), Juvenile detention centers (16), Local and county jails (5), Immigration detention (5), Women's prisons (4), Forensic psychiatric facilities (1).
To find a prison in Australia, choose a region and then a municipality: each profile gathers, where available, the address, phone number, official website, capacity and hours of the facility. Before planning a visit or any procedure, always confirm the details with the competent corrections authority.
- Prisons and penitentiaries 104
- Juvenile detention centers 16
- Local and county jails 5
- Immigration detention 5
- Women's prisons 4
- Forensic psychiatric facilities 1
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Australian Capital Territory
2 facilities · 2 localities
New South Wales
46 facilities · 20 localities
Northern Territory
4 facilities · 4 localities
Queensland
26 facilities · 13 localities
Region not identified
1 facility · 1 locality
South Australia
10 facilities · 6 localities
Tasmania
2 facilities · 2 localities
Victoria
22 facilities · 11 localities
Western Australia
22 facilities · 17 localities
Frequently asked questions about prisons in Australia
How many prisons and correctional facilities does this directory list in Australia?
The directory lists 135 facilities in Australia, across 9 states and territories and 76 localities. The data comes from OpenStreetMap and may not include every facility.
How do I find a prison by town in Australia?
Open the list of regions of Australia, pick a region and then a municipality. You will see the profiles with the address and contact details of each facility.
Which authority runs prisons in Australia?
In Australia, prisons are run by the corrective services of each state and territory. Always confirm visiting hours and requirements with the facility itself.
Frequently asked questions about Australia
- How many prisons and detention centers are there in Australia?
- Who runs the prisons in Australia?
- How do I find a prison by town in Australia?
- What types of correctional facilities are there in Australia?
- How do I contact or visit a correctional facility in Australia?
- Is the prison data for Australia official and reliable?
- All frequently asked questions about Australia